progben Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) *Sold - Please Lock* Hi there, Up for sale is my trusty Yamaha TRBX304 in White. This was my first bass and has been my main gigging/recording/rehearsing instrument for a whole year. It's seen a variety of stages, was used on three EPs and has always impressed me with its variety of tones and versatility. I've recently picked up an 80's passive MIJ Yamaha and have decided that passive instruments are definitely a better fit for the music I play, so am moving this along to fund a backup passive bass. IMO/IME, there's not many (if any) better basses in the >£300 price range when new and this would make a truly excellent companion for a beginner or someone looking to buy their first active instrument. You won't find a better bass for £150 Considering this bass has been used every day for a year, it's in superb condition. Recently set up with new rounds. I'll give it a clean before it's sold because it's been through a couple of shows and a recording session since it was set up. The only truly noticeable aesthetic defect is a small crack in the paint (where the body joins the neck) but it doesn't affect playability. I've tried to capture it in a photo but my phone camera's focus is pretty shot. (I'm getting an upgrade in a few days so will have better pictures up for anyone interested). Guitar comes supplied with the 9V battery in the bass + a spare, and Fender gig bag which, although not fantastic, does the job just fine. I've got no packaging available to post the bass atm so collection preferred from Stourbridge, West Mids, or I can meet you in Birmingham/surrounding areas. [i]N.B. I've only got buyer feedback at the moment and for the sake of transparency, PM me and I'll be more than happy to disclose my mobile no., social media links, links to my band's website (and me playing the bass in photos) etc. I know there's sometimes issues with spam/con artists on here but would like people to buy with confidence from a fellow, honest musician [/i] [b]Trades/Part Trades considered: [/b] MIJ Yamaha or Ibanez fretted or fretless basses (4 String only please) Any other interesting 4 string fretless basses Try me with anything else - you never know! Edited September 12, 2016 by progben
Mattpt85 Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Always fancied one of these, Yamaha usually make quality instruments. If you do decide to post I would certainly be interested! Don't think you'll have it long at this price though, good luck!
progben Posted July 14, 2016 Author Posted July 14, 2016 Yeah, its a quality bass for the money. Active just isn't for me! If I come across a box to post it in I'll let you know
tobiewharton Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Great bass at an amazing price. A bike shop will likely be more than happy to give you a bike box that you can cut down for shipping. Good luck with the sale. Tobie
progben Posted July 14, 2016 Author Posted July 14, 2016 Cheers Tobie. I'll ask around and try a local bike shop and see if they've got one!
progben Posted July 21, 2016 Author Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Bump! Pictures coming this weekend now my phone camera is back in action. (I'm also after a Zoom H4N and would happily consider a trade) Edited July 21, 2016 by progben
progben Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Great bass still available. Would be hard to pick up an easier to play, more versatile bass for the money. PM if interested
dyerseve Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 really surprised this hasnt shifted already. I have the 5 string version and think these are cracking basses for the money! Deal with Ben with confidence - he's a top bloke.
therealting Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 You sure you definitely want to sell it? My first bass was a Yamaha TRB 6, one of the Mk I models. Looking back I'm not sure how I played it, the neck was enormously wide! I toyed with selling it several times, but have kept it for sentimental reasons and am glad I have. Sometimes I get it out again and give myself nostalgic RSI 😁
progben Posted September 2, 2016 Author Posted September 2, 2016 @dyerseve Cheers Chris! @therealting Yeah, definitely want to sell. It's been a trusty instrument but I'm not that attached to it - it was just a tool (and a very effective one at that) in order to get started playing bass. Plus I've got way, way too many guitars in the house to warrant keeping any that aren't getting played.
Mattpt85 Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Can't believe this is still here! Someone please buy it... I don't need it, but I wants it
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